ASPDA will award one (1) scholarship to a student who identifies as underrepresented in the field of dietetics and who is committed to pursuing a career in sports and performance nutrition. While underrepresentation can be based on race, ethnicity, gender, disability, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation, your application letter allows you to describe how you feel underrepresented in the field of dietetics or sports and performance nutrition.

This scholarship is intended to support the recipient during their enrollment in an accredited dietetic internship program of their choice. The selected student will receive an award of $7,000.

The scholarship winner will also receive:

• A complimentary registration to either the ASPDA Annual Conference or ASPDA Sports Nutrition Boot Camp

• A 1-year ASPDA student membership

To be eligible for the ASPDA Access and Inclusion Scholarship, the applicant must:

• Have graduated or are anticipating to receive an undergraduate degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Chemistry, Biology, or other nutrition-related field

• Submit a letter describing how you identify as underrepresented in the field of dietetics and/or sports and performance nutrition

• Show proof of a DI match or enrollment in a coordinated program.

• Applicants may currently be enrolled and completing their Dietetic Internship (DI); however, they cannot have completed the DI before the scholarship award is announced

Applicants must submit the following:

• A current resume

• A one-page Interest and Qualification Statement that (1) describes your interest in the field of sports and performance nutrition, (2) outlines your experience with athletics, and (3) explains in detail why you identify as being underrepresented in the field of dietetics and/or sports and performance nutrition.

• One (1) letter of recommendation from a current DPD director, academic advisor, professor, employer, professional ASPDA member, or professional mentor. The recommendation letter should give pertinent information as to the applicant’s character, scholastic ability, and professional leadership. The letter must be uploaded to the application platform by the deadline.

With support from 1st Step Pro Wellness, ASPDA will award two (2) $1,500 scholarships for travel expenses plus a complimentary 2026 ASPDA Annual Conference registration*.

*The award funds will be distributed to the recipients at the Annual Conference Awards Celebration. Scholarship recipients who have already registered for the conference will receive reimbursement for their registration fee.

The applicant must be a current ASPDA Allied Healthcare or Sports RD member for at least six months before the application deadline.

• The ASPDA First Time Annual Conference Attendee Scholarship will support an ASPDA member who is attending their first ASPDA Annual Conference.

• The ASPDA Annual Conference Scholarship will support an ASPDA member who has previously attended an Annual Conference but needs financial support to attend in 2026.

The applicant must have held  an Allied Healthcare or Sports RD membership for the 12 months immediately preceding the date of application for this scholarship.

ASPDA's Professional Development Scholarship provides financial assistance to applicants to advance their practice, enhance their knowledge, and become leaders in the field of sports and performance nutrition. Applications will be reviewed within four weeks of submission.  The scholarship award amount may not cover all submitted expenses.

Applicants will describe the following in their application:

• What professional development opportunity would you like to attend? 

• How could this professional development opportunity directly elevate your current work as a sports and performance dietitian?

• How do you embody APSDA's values in your work?

• How do you give back to the profession as a sports and performance dietitian?

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

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The applicant must be a current ASPDA Student Member, and preference will be given to those with 6+ months of ASPDA membership.

On behalf of Cheribundi, ASPDA will award two (2) $1,500 scholarships. Eligible applicants must be studying to become a sports dietitian in an undergraduate academic or dietetic internship program or graduate academic program. The scholarships will be awarded to two individuals - one undergraduate and one graduate - who exemplify all that it takes to be a sports dietitian.

Applicants will describe the following in their application:

• Leadership and community service experience

• Sports and performance nutrition experience

• A personal sports and performance nutrition mission statement highlighting their strength and challenges as an aspiring sports and performance dietitian

• Their vision for the future of sports and performance nutrition

Applicants must submit the following:

• A current resume

• Verification of their academic program

• One (1) letter of recommendation from a current DPD director, academic advisor, professor, employer, professional ASPDA member, or professional mentor. The recommendation letter should give pertinent information as to the applicants' character, scholastic ability, and professional leadership. The letter must be uploaded to the application platform by the deadline.